I believe the way to solve our current conflict in the Middle East is through a peace process rather than waging war. War is ineffective and very costly. The war has already cost thousands of innocent lives, grief, suffering, and huge financial debt. However, the end appears far-off. This war approach is not working because killing generally will perpetuate anger, despair, and hatred. These reactions are at the core of terrorism. Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian leader, once said in an interview, referring to Saddam Hussein, “The more you bomb him, the stronger he gets.”

Our government should use our resources to develop better communications with Arabs, finance universal human-rights education, assist in peace movements internationally, and encourage more cultural exchange. The Islamic peoples are noted to welcome and appreciate Tony Blair’s distinction between Islamic people and terrorists. While some may think such an approach will take too long to implement and results may not be achieved, its benefits can reach beyond Iraq. The world would recognize that our moral standards and humanity would not be compromised for revenge. This approach will not only make victory possible and meaningful, but will also improve relations between the United States and Middle Eastern countries.

I disagree. Wether you like it or not, we are at war with the Islamic World. The terrorists will always be there to stir up trouble even if we try to negotiate with the moderates in the region. How do you supose we go about your plan when we are already in a direct conflict with the Terrorists?

Tore Hanssen

I disagree. Wether you like it or not, we are at war with the Islamic World. The terrorists will always be there to stir up trouble even if we try to negotiate with the moderates in the region. How do you supose we go about your plan when we are already in a direct conflict with the Terrorists?

Paul Dupont

Okay Torre, if we are at war with Islamist extremists then why are we bogged down in Iraq? Sadaam to be sure was a brutal tyrant but but he had no toleration for these groups. He was acheck on Iran which has ties to terrorism. Our intervention into Afghanistan was justified and if completed would have dealt a heavy blow to Al Qaeda. The invasion of Iraq gave them the best recruting tool that they could have hoped for.

Paul Dupont

Okay Torre, if we are at war with Islamist extremists then why are we bogged down in Iraq? Sadaam to be sure was a brutal tyrant but but he had no toleration for these groups. He was acheck on Iran which has ties to terrorism. Our intervention into Afghanistan was justified and if completed would have dealt a heavy blow to Al Qaeda. The invasion of Iraq gave them the best recruting tool that they could have hoped for.

stagarite

“We are at war with the Islamic World.” All of it, Tore? Does that include the guys at my local falafel shop and the cabdrivers at DIA? If so, how should I tip? More so that they won’t kill me or less because, well, they’re terrorists. As a fellow good American I want to know.

stagarite

“We are at war with the Islamic World.” All of it, Tore? Does that include the guys at my local falafel shop and the cabdrivers at DIA? If so, how should I tip? More so that they won’t kill me or less because, well, they’re terrorists. As a fellow good American I want to know.

Tore Hanssen

Will you answer my question? How do you supose we go about your plan when we are already in a direct conflict with the Terrorists? Also, Paul, I never said with islamic extreemists, I said with The Islamic world. Also, yes, we are partially fighting all of the Islamic World through Iraq. The Iraqi people are waiting to see what the outcome is. This is a fight for the entire islamic world. If we lose in Iraq, we lose the conflict for turning around the Islamic World to Democratic Republics. Also, stagarite, are you saying that my point is invalid soely because you interpreted it to mean people working at DIA, doesn’t mean that is what I meant!

Tore Hanssen

Will you answer my question? How do you supose we go about your plan when we are already in a direct conflict with the Terrorists? Also, Paul, I never said with islamic extreemists, I said with The Islamic world. Also, yes, we are partially fighting all of the Islamic World through Iraq. The Iraqi people are waiting to see what the outcome is. This is a fight for the entire islamic world. If we lose in Iraq, we lose the conflict for turning around the Islamic World to Democratic Republics. Also, stagarite, are you saying that my point is invalid soely because you interpreted it to mean people working at DIA, doesn’t mean that is what I meant!

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